STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching - Baby and Pre-School will qualify you to teach aquatic activities, games, songs and paddle strokes to baby, toddlers and pre-schoolers in a parent and child setting.
This OfQual regulated qualification with give you the confidence and official qualification to help babies with their first experiences in the water and on successful completion of the course you will be able to teach your very own class of up to 12 pairs independently. This course can lead straight to paid employment, with teaching hours on offer often day-time and weekends.
Your tutor Kelly Illingworth will train and support you through this course, passing on her years of experience in teaching baby and pre-school lessons. We will then see you through the experience finishing with your practical exam to gain this 'license ' to teach.
At The Swim Surgery we tutor to the highest standard in a fun yet informative way and our pastoral care is second to none, with learner support throughout the evenings of your course and post course as you start your career.
STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching - Baby and Pre-School February 2025
Theory online 10th, 11th, 13th February 2025 and 9.15 - 2.45pm
Practical at Chailey Heritage Foundation, North Chailey, Lewes BN8 4EF 22nd February
9th February - log onto our Cirrus system to take your theory exam from the comfort of your own home. Your exam is online using our CIRRUS system anytime. Log on for 45 minutes at a time to suit you. Please contact us if this is inconvenient.
Tutor- Kelly Illingworth
Assessment on this qualification includes the following:
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Meeting the contact hours by attending all the dates and times
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Completion of a multi choice theory exam
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Completion of practical teaching a range of lessons to a variety of ages including a final 15 minute external assessment.
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Work product completion in the form of a portfolio made up of the following:
-3 lesson plans
-1 schemes of work
-1 evaluation
To access this course you will need the following:
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with a functioning mic and camera to join Zoom for theory and access your e-manual along with Nearpod and our interactive games (no prior download needed).
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone, and gmail account to access the google classroom where all pre course paperwork and comms will take place.
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone for completing work products via pdf or word. This will be writing and editing documents.
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Access to the practical face to face bringing swim costume, shorts and t-shirt to wear in the pool plus appropriate teaching wear for poolside.
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A computer or laptop to access your CIRRUS exam via Chrome. This CANNOT be done on a phone or tablet. If you can not access CIRRUS it may be possible to take a paper exam. Please contact us to discuss.
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Pen, paper, notepad as needed.
Please contact lynn@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss your access to learning or reasonable adjustments needed. We are here to support you before, during and after your course.
Pre-requesites:
Pre-requsities
-Be at least 18 years of age by the date of the exam.
-A valid safeguarding certificate. This course can be done via self-paced learning at www.sta.co.uk
Email our Course Administration Manager helen@theswimsurgery.co.uk for any questions or queries.
Payment plans:
Payment plans are available, please contact jeremy@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss. There is no application process for this, it’s really simple - just email Jeremy and we will set up a payment plan which best suits you. We don't want you to miss out on this fantastic opportunity because of money.